Come Wednesday, out go the Halloween pumpkins, and with them a lot of farmers markets. Many of the smaller ones call it a season by the end of October. Frisco Rotary, Oak Cliff Lions, Rockwall and Keller are among those that have signed off until 2018.

Several popular markets, such as St. Michael's, cut back to holiday-oriented schedules.

But that won't stop fall squashes, broccoli, greens, lettuces, eggplant and more from thriving at local farms and showing up at the farmers markets that remain. Market stalls will continue to teem with local pastured meats and eggs, cheeses, kombucha, baked goods, dozens of artisan desserts and more, with new faces every week.

A miniature schnauzer named Chaz peeks from behind a list of fresh produce at the Coppell Farmers Market.(Rose Baca / Staff Photographer)

Mainstay markets such as Coppell, McKinney, Dallas, Lola's, Eden's Organic Garden Center, the Four Seasons pack, Firewheel, Denton Community, West Plano and Fort Worth's Clearfork and Cowtown all continue with full schedules through the holidays. (McKinney has rolled up its Adriatica location for the season.)

The Good Local markets — White Rock, Tyler Street and Paul Quinn — rock steady through the end of November. Grapevine has shuttered its outdoor market for the season, but its indoor facility stays open year-round.

The coop scoop

Eggs are one of the hottest commodities at farmers markets. If you want to ensure a steady supply by raising your own chickens, check out the Trinity Haymarket Oak Cliff Coop Snoop self-guided tour from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

It includes eight backyard chicken coops in Oak Cliff, sporting various chicken breeds and coop styles.